Tobin Bridge Cleaning, Painting, and Repairs
Tobin Bridge Cleaning, Painting, and Repairs in-person public meeting October 24.
This notice is to inform you of an upcoming in-person public information meeting for the Structural Cleaning and Painting, Steel and Concrete Repairs on the Tobin Bridge project in Chelsea. This project consists of location-specific cleaning and painting of the upper and lower sections of the Tobin Bridge and the Beacon Street Ramp in Chelsea.
In-Person Public Meeting date is Tuesday, October 24, at 6 p.m.
Location: Cafeteria, Williams Jr. High School
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
This meeting will also be recorded and available for viewing online at a later date at:
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the project. All views and comments made at the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
MassDOT Schedules Final Bridge Machinery Test at Chelsea Street Bridge
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be conducting the final testing and fine tuning of the new span guide roller machineries on the Chelsea Street Bridge in East Boston and Chelsea. This work is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 19, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The bridge will remain fully operational during the testing of the new machinery and pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained at all times. The testing and adjusting of the new span guide roller machinery will occur while the bridge is opening and there will be personnel on the bridge taking measurements during an active lift. Lifts may take 10-15 minutes longer than a normal lift and drivers/pedestrians should allow additional time accordingly during these hours. The testing personnel will be following OSHA safety standards. The public may notice the personnel on the bridge during the lift; personnel present will be in accordance with safety protocols.
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and advance message boards will be in place to guide drivers and pedestrians through the work area.
MassDOT encourages drivers to seek alternate routes, reduce speed, and use caution while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and may be impacted due to an emergency, dates are subject to change.
For information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to:
• Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Follow @MassDOT on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.